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Ashminster House is a modern purpose-built care home with a warm, friendly and inviting atmosphere offering high quality 24-hour nursing and dementia care.

15/11/2025

Meet Angus — a man who’s spent a lifetime tinkering, fixing, and bringing things back to life.

His wish when moving into Ashminster was simple: to keep doing what he loves. And we’re so happy to help him continue his passion every day. 🔧❤️

To find out more about life at Ashminster House, please visit our website:
www.barchester.com/home/ashminster-house-care-home

14/11/2025

Looking for a place to hold your meeting or event?

Ashminster House Care Home offers a meeting room available for free to local community members and professionals!

Whether you're organizing a small committee meeting, a professional networking event, or a charity tea party, we can help. Tea, coffee, and light refreshments can also be arranged.

To find out more about life at Ashminster House, please visit our website: www.barchester.com/home/ashminster-house-care-home or get it touch with our friendly team 01233664085

13/11/2025

Out and about! 🌸

A wonderful visit to the local garden center today — lots of laughter, lovely flowers, and some friendly fish too. 🐠❤️

To find out more about life at Ashminster House, please visit our website:
www.barchester.com/home/ashminster-house-care-home

11/11/2025

Moments of reflection and remembrance 🌺

Our residents marked Armistice Day 2025 with gratitude and grace — honoring those who served and those who continue to inspire us every day.

To find out more about life at Ashminster House, please visit our website:
www.barchester.com/home/ashminster-house-care-home

09/11/2025

Remembrance Day 🌹

Today we pause to honour the brave men and women who gave so much for the freedoms we cherish.
At Ashminster House, our residents and team came together to reflect, remember, and give thanks. ❤️

A moment to remember:
We wear the poppy, red and bright,
For those who fought to bring us light.
Their courage strong, their spirits high,
Their memory lives — it will not die. 🌹

08/11/2025

Dancing queens (and kings!) were out in full force today! 👑🎤

Our ABBA tribute show had everyone singing, clapping, and moving to the beat — what a fantastic day! 🎶💙

To find out more about life at Ashminster House, please visit our website:
www.barchester.com/home/ashminster-house-care-home

07/11/2025

Our residents and staff are preparing for Remembrance Day with beautiful displays and heartfelt tributes. It’s a special time to remember and give thanks to all who served. ❤️

Lest we forget.🌹

To find out more about life at Ashminster House, please visit our website:
www.barchester.com/home/ashminster-house-care-home

06/11/2025

Ear Health Checks👂🏻

Caring for our hearing, together!

Residents and staff and relatives took part in ear health checks today — because good hearing means better living. 💙

To find out more about life at Ashminster House, please visit our website:
www.barchester.com/home/ashminster-house-care-home

05/11/2025

Our weekly coffee morning was full of smiles, stories, and the smell of freshly brewed coffee at the wells café! ☕🧁

To find out more about life at Ashminster House, please visit our website:
www.barchester.com/home/ashminster-house-care-home

04/11/2025

🎃 Halloween Celebrations 🎃

Residents, patients and colleagues got into the Halloween spirit of things by creating beautiful autumnal displays with painted and carved pumpkins, flowers and wreaths.

Many of our care homes and hospitals hosted fun-filled Halloween events with delicious treats, mocktails, live music entertainment, costume competitions and community celebrations.

It's safe to say that everyone had a spooktacular time. 👻

Here are some of our favourite moments.

03/11/2025

Ear Health Checks👂🏻

Join us at Ashminster House to learn about taking care of your ears and have a one to one session with the consult for a healthy ear check!

please contact the home if you would like to book in for a 20 minutes session.

To find out more about life at Ashminster House, please visit our website:
www.barchester.com/home/ashminster-house-care-home

01/11/2025

Ear Health Checks👂🏻

Join us at Ashminster House to learn about taking care of your ears and have a one to one session with the consult for a healthy ear check!
please contact the home if you would like to book in for a 20 minutes session.

To find out more about life at Ashminster House, please visit our website: www.barchester.com/home/ashminster-house-care-home

31/10/2025

👻🎃 Bewitching Tricks and Spooky Treats 👻🎃

Springvale Court Care Home, in Wrekenton, , was a den of ghoulish activity as the home’s spooky Halloween Adams Family got into full swing.

Colleagues embraced the spirit of Halloween by dressing up as The Addams Family. Morticia, Gomez, Pugsley, Wednesday, Uncle Fester, Cousin Itt and Lurch all visited Trinity Square in Gateshead town centre to hand out goodie bags for children and adults, and everyone had the opportunity to have their photo taken with the Addams Family.

General Manager, Gemma Rooney, shared: “Our staff love any excuse for fancy dress day! – we’ve all had a brilliant time.”

The team at Springvale Court commented: “It has been such a fun day. It was wonderful to see everyone go to so much effort to get into the Halloween spirit. And seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces’’.

30/10/2025

🔍 Thursday Night Murder Club at Caldy Manor 🕵️‍♀️

It was an evening to remember at Caldy Manor Care Home on the as residents, colleagues and friends from Heswall & District Ladies Circle turned detectives, suspects and stars in the home’s very own Thursday Murder Club-themed evening.

Inspired by Richard Osman’s much-loved mystery novels, there were hilarious plot twists and some truly Oscar-worthy performances, the night was packed with laughs and fantastic acting from everyone involved.

A huge thank you to all, the experience was a roaring success.

Safe to say… no one saw the ending coming! 😉

30/10/2025

when the weathers bad outside nothing better then an afternoon in front of the television! ✨

To find out more about life at Ashminster House, please visit our website: www.barchester.com/home/ashminster-house-care-home

29/10/2025

🏅 Silver Success for Hugh Myddelton at Enfield in Bloom 2025 🌸

We’re happy to share that Hugh Myddelton House Care Home in won Silver in the Best Communal Gardens category at the Enfield in Bloom 2025.

The team proudly received their certificate from the Mayor of Enfield, Margaret Greer, at the Chickenshed Theatre – a joyful moment for everyone involved.

A big thank you to all who helped make the gardens so beautiful this year, especially volunteer Pat and Resident Ambassador Rosa.

Jade Shea, General Manager at the home, said: “Our garden is not just a beautiful space it’s a source of comfort, activity and pride for everyone here. This award belongs to our entire community who have worked so hard to make it flourish.”

The Enfield in Bloom competition, held annually, honours the best in gardening and environmental efforts across the borough.

Congratulations! 👏

28/10/2025

🎉 Rose Water Place Supports Local Fishing Charity 🎉

Rose Water Place Care Home in recently presented Cast A Thought charity with a cheque for £1,260 in support of their Fish and Chat project, which promotes mental health and wellbeing through the therapeutic benefits of angling.

Cast A Thought CIC empowers children, young people and adults through accessible and inclusive fishing activities that encourage mental wellness and connection with nature.

Colleagues and residents welcomed Dave and Helen from Cast A Thought to a small gathering at the home to celebrate and hand over the cheque, awarded on behalf of Barchester's Charitable Foundation.

Hadrian Rodriguez, General Manager at Rose Water Place, shared: “We are always keen to show as much support as we can to local charities and Cast A Thought ensures that every cast of the line brings hope, healing and togetherness in the community.”

23/10/2025

Huge congratulations to all the National Winners! 👏

23/10/2025

⭐ It’s the last award of the day, the Carer of the Year award, presented by Sue Sheath, Director of Regulation and Quality Improvement, and Ross Joannides, Deputy Director of Nursing.

And we’re thrilled to share that the award goes to… Yvonne Smith from Falmouth Court. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ Julia Atherton, Director of Nursing and Dementia, now presents the Registered Nurse of the Year award for 2025. And the winner is… Michaela Hallett from Castle Lodge. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ The Team of the Year award is presented by Genevieve Glover, Chief People Officer. And the winning Team of the Year is… Hall Park. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ It’s now time for the General Manager or Hospital Director of the Year award, presented by Dr Pete Calveley, CEO of Barchester. This year’s deserving winner is Subin Sebastian from Atfield House. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ After a short break, Anna Shirley, Chief Customer Officer, is back on stage to present the Lifetime Achievement award. And the winner in this category is… Ahmet Akkur from Archview Lodge. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ Sally Turton, Head of Life Enrichment, presents the award for Activities Coordinator of the Year 2025. And the winner is… Agata Prendota from Glenroyd. Congratulations! ⭐

Address

Clive Dennis Court
Ashford
TN240LX

Telephone

+441233664085

Website

https://www.barchester.com/home/ashminster-house-care-home?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=local

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